Kawai CL36 Owner's Manual - Caution

Summary of CL36

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    1 p a r t names and functions 2 getting st ar ted 3 lesson function 4 recorder 5 function mode 6 po wer setting 7 appendices owner’s manual.

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    Page 3 table of contents thank you for purchasing a kawai digital piano! This kawai digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from kawai’s many years of experience building fi ne pianos. The cl36 key...

  • Page 4: Save These  Instructions

    Page 4 important safety instructions denotes that care should be taken. The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped. Denotes a prohibited operation. The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited. Denotes an operation that should be carried out...

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    Page 5 warning indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. Warning - when using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. Failure to do so may result in damage or an accident. Always f...

  • Page 6: Caution

    Page 6 caution indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Using the product in such areas may result in product breakdown. Use the product only in moderate climates (not in tropical climates). Do not use ...

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    Page 7 the product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ● the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. ● objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product. ● the product has been exposed to rain. ● the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a...

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    Page 8 1 p a r t names and functions  using the enclosed function labels the three function labels included with the cl36 digital piano provide a reference for the instrument's various functions and should be attached to the back of the keyboard. Position the fi rst function label so that the left ...

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    Page 9 1 p a r t names and functions  headphone jacks the phones jacks located on the left of the cl36 digital piano, are used to connect stereo headphones to the instrument. Two pairs of headphones can be connected and used simultaneously.  power the power button is used to turn the cl36 digital ...

  • Page 10: 2. Getting Started

    Page 10 2 getting st ar ted 2. Getting started 1) basic operations this section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the cl36 digital piano.  step 1 connect one end of the ac power adaptor to the cl36 digital piano’s power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall ...

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    Page 11 2 getting st ar ted  demonstration songs the internal demonstration songs provide an excellent introduction to the capabilities of the cl36 digital piano. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. concert grand .........Kawai original concert grand 2 ....

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    Page 12 2 getting st ar ted  selecting a sound when power is turned on, the concert grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds.  method 1 press the sound select button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 sounds until the desired...

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    Page 13 2 getting st ar ted 2) dual the dual function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound.  step 1 press and hold the sound select button, then, from the lowest 15 whit...

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    Page 14 2 getting st ar ted 3) four hands the four hands function divides the keyboard of the cl36 digital piano into separate lower and upper sections, adjusting the octave/pitch of each section to allow two people to play the piano together. With the four hands function activated, the soft (left) ...

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    Page 15 2 getting st ar ted 4) metronome rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practise playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The cl36 digital piano’s metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady bea...

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    Page 16 2 getting st ar ted  adjusting the metronome tempo the metronome has a tempo range of 10-300 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specifi ed precisely, or gradually decreased or increased.  step 1 press and hold the metronome button, then use the lower white keys to either enter th...

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    Page 17 2 getting st ar ted 5) concert magic the great german composer johann sebastian bach once said “playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time”. Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, kawai have devised a method of playing the keyboa...

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    Page 18 2 getting st ar ted  performing a song  step 1 tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. Concert magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder; if the keys are tapped more soft...

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    Page 19 2 getting st ar ted  skillful these songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as ‘waltz of the flowers’ shown below. Key on x x x x x x x x x x x x ...

  • Page 20: 3. Lesson Function

    Page 20 3 lesson function 3. Lesson function the cl36 digital piano’s lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from burgmüller and czerny, or songs from alfred’s basic piano library (usa, canada, australia and uk only). It is possible to listen to each etude...

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    Page 21 3 lesson function  listening to a lesson song before practicing a lesson song, it is possible to listen to an example performance.  step 1 press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button will turn on, and the currently selected lesson song will start to play.  step ...

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    Page 22 3 lesson function  listening to the right hand part of a lesson song  step 1 press the sound select button twice. The led indicator for the sound select button will turn on, and the led indicator for the metronome button will turn off.  step 2 press the play/stop button to play the select...

  • Page 23: 4. Recorder

    Page 23 4 recorder 4. Recorder the recorder function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the cl36 digital piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument, and providing a useful tool for both practicing and p...

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    Page 24 4 recorder 2) playing back a song press the play/stop button to start playing the recorded song. Press the play/stop button again to stop playback.  to playback a different song, press and hold the play/stop button, then press one of the lowest 3 keys to select the desired song. 3) erasing ...

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    Page 25 5 function mode 5. Function mode the function mode settings allow various advanced parameters of the cl36 digital piano to be adjusted. 1) basic operation  step 1 press and hold the metronome and sound select buttons simultaneously, then press one of the 10 keys assigned to the desired func...

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    Page 26 5 function mode 2) touch type when playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard each key is struck. The touch function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic piano. The s...

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    Page 27 5 function mode 4) tuning the tuning function allows the piano’s pitch to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. The factory default value is set to the modern standard a = 440.0 hz and can be adjusted in 0.5 hz increments.  step 1 press and hold the ...

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    Page 28 5 function mode 6) damper effect when the damper pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all dampers are lifted up, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the damper pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but...

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    Page 29 5 function mode 8) midi channel select  about midi the term midi is an acronym for musical instrument digital interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (midi recorders) and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange performance data. The cl36 d...

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    Page 30 5 function mode 9) midi local control on/off this function is used to control whether or not the sound from the cl36 digital piano will be heard when playing the keyboard. When midi local control is set to ‘on’, sound will be heard when playing the cl36 digital piano’s keyboard. When midi lo...

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    Page 31 5 function mode 10) multi-timbral mode on/off the procedure described in the midi channel select section is used to transmit or receive data on only one of the 16 midi channels (ch 1 - ch 16). However, by enabling multi-timbral mode, midi data can be received on more than one midi channel, s...

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    Page 32 5 function mode 11) transmit midi program change this function determines whether or not the cl36 digital piano will transmit program change information when sound types are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change the sound ...

  • Page 33: 6. Power Setting

    Page 33 6 po wer setting 6. Power setting 1) auto power off  step 1 press and hold the metronome and sound select buttons simultaneously, then press one of the 4 keys assigned to the auto power off setting. The led indicators for the metronome and sound select buttons will start to fl ash while the...

  • Page 34: 7. Appendices

    Page 34 7 appendices 7. Appendices 1) connecting to other devices pedal cable midi instruments such as sound sources or sequencers. 1 2 1 midi jacks used to connect the cl36 digital piano with external midi devices. 2 pedal jack used to connect the pedal board to the cl36 digital piano..

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    Page 35 7 appendices 2) assembly instructions caution  ensure that this section is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the cl36 digital piano, and that two or more people work on unit assembly.  when moving the cl36 digital piano, ensure that hands are not caught in the unit, and that th...

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    Page 36 7 appendices 1. Insert the adjuster ( j ) approximately 1 cm into the bottom of the pedal board (c). Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached to the bottom of the pedal board. 2. Place the main unit (a) on the fl oor with its back side facing down. 3. Place the left and right ...

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    Page 37 7 appendices 10. Insert the music rack (e) into the holes on the top of the main unit (a). 11. Connect the pedal board pedal cable to the pedal terminal on the back side of the main body, ensuring the notched plug faces upward. Fix the cable in place using the clamps (r) and binders, as show...

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    Page 38 7 appendices 3) concert magic song list category song name key mode children’s songs twinkle, twinkle, little star 1 mp i’m a little teapot 2 mp mary had a little lamb 3 mp london bridge 4 mp row, row, row, your boat 5 mp frère jacques 6 mp old macdonald had a farm 7 mp christmas songs hark ...

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    Page 39 7 appendices 4) lesson song list  alfred’s basic piano library alfred’s basic piano library lesson book is sold separately. Please check with local dealers or contact alfred’s customer service by telephoning 818-892-2452 (usa & canada), 0-95240033 (australia), +44 (0) 279828960 (uk). Or alt...

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    Page 40 7 appendices  burgmÜller & czerny etudes burgmÜller 25 (25 etudes faciles, opus 100) 1. La candeur 2. Arabesque 3. Pastorale 4. Petite réunion 5. Innocence 6. Progrès 7. Courant limpide 8. La gracieuse 9. La chasse 10 tendre fl eur 11. La bergeronnette 12. Adieu 13. Consolation 14. La styri...

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    Page 41 7 appendices 5) specifications  keyboard 88 keys with responsive hammer (rh) action  internal sounds 15 voices (concert grand, concert grand2, studio grand, modern piano, classic e.Piano, modern e.Piano, jazz organ, church organ, harpsichord, vibraphone, string ensemble, slow strings, choi...

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    Page 42 7 appendices kawai model cl36 midi implementation chart date : february 2011 version : 1.0 mode 1: omni on, poly mode 2: omni on, mono mode 3: omni off, poly mode 4: omni off, mono : yes : no function... Transmitted recognised remarks basic channel default changed 1 1 - 16 1 1 - 16 mode de...

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    Cl36 owner’s manual kpsz-0442 : 816996 ow1040e-s1102 version.4 printed in indonesia copyright © 2011 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co.,ltd. All rights reserved..